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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Goodreads: As Philadelphia’s premier image consultant, Allison Campbell helps others reinvent themselves, but her most successful transformation was her own after a scandal nearly ruined her. Now she moves in a world of powerful executives, wealthy, eccentric ex-wives and twisted ethics.When Allison’s latest Main Line client, the fifteen-year-old Goth daughter of a White House hopeful, is accused of the ritualistic murder of a local divorce attorney, Allison fights to prove her client’s innocence when no one else will. But unraveling the truth brings specters from her own past. And in a place where image is everything, the ability to distinguish what’s real from the façade may be the only thing that keeps Allison alive.Kritters Thoughts: A great mix of chick lit and mystery had me reading this book in only one day! Allison was such a great character, she had wit and realism and I wouldn't mind trying out her profession! She is oddly connected to a murder that is not only in her neighborhood, but connected through a few people (maybe a little too connected). And she forgoes her day job to help find the killer while also trying to protect a client/girl. The twists and turns in the mystery were perfectly timed. I had an inkling about the killer, but wasn't quite satisfied with my guess and I loved that. It wasn't obvious, but also wasn't completely out of left field - Wendy Tyson hit the right notes for me in this book. I will be on the look out for the next in this series.I loved the mix of genres and enjoyed that the mystery wasn't too gooie and the chick lit wasn't too sweet - a perfect mixture!Rating: absolutely loved it and want a sequel (good thing this is the first in a series)

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one copy of this book free of charge from TLC Book Tours. I was not required to write a positive review in exchange for receipt of the book; rather, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.